Recycling plant material into stock chemicals with electrochemistry

While most people think of recycling in terms of the packaging for household products, the concept…

Building ‘OLEDs’ from the ground up for better electronics

From smartphones to TVs and laptops, light emitting diode (LED) displays are ubiquitous. OLEDs (where the…

Oyster shells inspire new method to make superstrong, flexible polymers

Engineers have developed a method inspired by the nacre of oyster shells, a composite material with…

Scientists improve people’s creativity through electrical brain stimulation

Scientists have found a way to improve creativity through brain stimulation, according to researchers.

Excessive exercise may damage the gut

A review of published studies has found that people who exercise excessively may be prone to…

Can pain increase the risk of dying early?

Pain that interferes with daily life, rather than pain per se, was associated with an increased…

What causes women to stop breastfeeding early?

A recent systematic literature review has investigated potential sociodemographic, physical, mental, and social factors that may…

Certain characteristics linked with ISIS anxiety

A new study examines the characteristics of individuals who are most likely to have anxiety concerning…

‘Immunoswitch’ particles may be key to more-effective cancer immunotherapy

Scientists at Johns Hopkins have created a nanoparticle that carries two different antibodies capable of simultaneously…

Type of sugar may treat atherosclerosis, mouse study shows

Studying mice, researchers have shown that a natural sugar called trehalose revs up the immune system's…